Netgear AirCard 595 Reference Guide

WELCOME AND THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING VERIZON WIRELESS

You’re now connected to the power of America’s most reliable wireless network.* This
guide will help you understand your new wireless card and all the things you can do
with it.

For more details, please refer to the User Guide. If you ever have any questions and
would like to access an online Q&A, please visit us at www.verizonwireless.com and
http://support.vzw.com.

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*America’s most reliable wireless network claim based on fewest aggregate blocked and dropped connections.
See verizonwireless.com/bestnetwork for details.

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VZACCESS – WAYS TO ACCESS

Overview

With VZAccess

®

, you’re in the loop, even when you’re out of the office. With wireless

Internet solutions such as BroadbandAccess and NationalAccess, along with
Verizon Wireless PC Cards, it’s easier and faster than ever to stay connected.

BroadbandAccess
Need to leave the office but don’t want to leave your broadband behind? With
Verizon Wireless BroadbandAccess, you can work outside the office at broadband
speeds. With access to America’s most reliable wireless broadband network, you can
download complex files and view email attachments at typical speeds of
400 to 700 kbps, with burst speeds of up to 2 Mbps.* BroadbandAccess EV-DO Rev A
technology delivers even faster speeds and lower latency.

PC CARD AND VZACCESS MANAGER INSTALLATION

Getting started with your new PC Card is simple. All you have to do is insert the
installation CD into your notebook computer’s CD-ROM drive. The setup wizard
will guide you through the simple installation process and help you set up your user
preferences. And with the new VZAccess Manager

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software automatically included

with your installation, you’ll find your card just as easy to use as it is to install.

VZAccess Manager Overview
VZAccess Manager is a powerful application tool designed to make piloting your

remote office a breeze. It allows you to manage, monitor and customize your wireless
network activity through an easy-to-use, intuitive interface. VZAccess Manager makes
it easy to connect to the Internet and your corporate intranet, to send email or TXT
Messages* and to download critical info.You’ll also be able to time your network
sessions, see the amount of data being transferred, view your usage history, link to
Verizon Wireless for product and account information, receive help and support plus
much, much more.

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*Text Messaging-capable device required. *Speed claim based on our network tests with 5 MB FTP data files, without compression. America’s most

reliable wireless network claim based on fewest aggregate blocked and dropped connections. See
verizonwireless.com/bestnetwork for details.

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SETUP INSTRUCTIONS

Important: VZAccess Manager software must be installed before you
insert the PC Card into your computer for the first time. Only after
the software has been installed correctly can the computer’s
operating system successfully detect and configure the PC Card.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

To set up VZAccess Manager, you will need the following minimum
system requirements:

Microsoft

®

Windows®2000 Professional, or Windows XP (Home,

Professional or Tablet), or Windows Vista

Verizon Wireless PC Card

Wi-Fi adapter for Wi-Fi access (optional)

Internet browser software for Internet access or the software used by
your company for network access

Verizon Wireless data service

Note: Please wait until the setup wizard tells you to insert your PC Card. Inserting at any other time may cause
your card to install incorrectly and fail to work properly on the network.

NationalAccess
NationalAccess is the Verizon Wireless national wireless Internet service. With
the power of Verizon Wireless, users can access the Internet and send email
attachments and business applications from a notebook computer at typical
speeds of 60 to 80 kbps, with bursts of up to 144 kbps.* NationalAccess is
available in thousands of cities and towns across the nation.
Click the “Go” button on the enclosed CD to learn more about NationalAccess
online.

In most operating systems, VZAccess Manager will launch automatically on
your screen once the software is properly installed. (If VZAccess Manager
does not open automatically, you can launch it from your Start menu. Refer
to the User Guide for complete details.)

*Speed claim based on our network test with 101 KB FTP data files, without compression. Actual

throughput speed and coverage may vary. Speed claim not applicable when roaming.

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